UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a simple OSI transport layer protocol for client/server network applications based on Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is the main alternative to TCP and one of the oldest network protocols in existence, introduced in 1980. (more…)
What is a IPv6 Protocol?
IPv6 is the next generation protocol for Internet networking. IPv6 expands on the current Internet Protocol standard known as IPv4. Compared to IPv4, IPv6 offers better addressing, security and other features to support large worldwide networks.
How to Set Up Your Home Network
If you have more than one computer in your home, you quickly discover what a hassle it is to be shoved aside when someone else needs the printer–which happens to be attached to your PC. You’re also probably tired of running up and down the stairs to transfer files using floppy disks. And no one … Continue reading
What is Multihoming?
Multihoming is the configuration of multiple network interfaces or IP addresses on a single computer. Multihoming is intended to increase the reliability of network applications but it does not necessarily improve their performance.In traditional multihoming, you install a second hardware network adapter on a computer that normally possesses only one. Then, you configure both adapters … Continue reading
What Is EV-DO?
EV-DO is a high-speed network protocol used for wireless data communications, primarily Internet access. EV-DO is considered a broadband technology like DSL or cable modem Internet services.Certain classes of cellular phones support EV-DO. These phones may be available from various phone carriers around the world including Sprint and Verizon in the U.S. Additionally, various PCMCIA … Continue reading
What’s My IP Address?
A network may contain multiple computers or others devices each having their own IP address (or addresses). Answering the question “What’s My IP Address?” depends on exactly which IP address you seek. Answer: Internet sites such as internetconnnectionsharing.com
Finding the IP Address of An Email Sender
Internet emails are designed to carry the IP address of the computer from which the email was sent. This IP address is stored in an email header delivered to the recipient along with the message. Email headers can be thought of like envelopes for postal mail. They contain the electronic equivalent of addressing and postmarks … Continue reading
Windows XP ICS – Network Bridge
Windows XP’s Network Bridge feature can combine two or more local area networks (such as wired and wireless) into one logical network. Computers on each network can communicate with computers on all of the other networks, sharing files, printers, and even an Internet connection. To create a bridge between two or more network connections, open … Continue reading
Sharing Dial Up / Wireless Modem Internet Connection to WiFi Access Point
In general, internet connection can be accessible via various modems such as USB Wireless Modem, Dial Up Modem and ADSL Modem. Most WiFi access points or routers are designed for ADSL modem with WAN and Ethernet ports only but unfortunately do not have a USB and RJ11 landline jack so you won’t be able to … Continue reading